A district may not be aware of the resources available locally or nationally to guide and assist schools, educators, and families. As a result, resources and referrals are provided to schools and families regarding available services offered by agencies or other entities.

To request professional development, technical assistance or resources/referrals from the Blindness Skills Specialist send an email with the following information to the BSS for your region:

• Name and role:
• School district and name of specific school:
• Contact information: email, phone, address of school
• Question or topic of service requested: Examples include: (eligibility, programming and placement, expanded core curriculum, assistive technology, etc.)